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  • Caring doesn't stop at Christmas - Sarah's story

    Caring doesn't stop at Christmas - Sarah's story

    Every day, thousands of local folk are selflessly helping others with day to day needs. This army of unsung heroes bring cheer and comfort to vulnerable people in our community. Unpaid carers play a vital role helping people who otherwise would experience greatly diminished quality of life. But caring is demanding, and many carers are unaware they’re entitled to support too. Local woman Sarah Norquoy cares for her mother, Liz, who is living with Dementia. Here, she speaks about what led her seek support from Crossroads Care Orkney community - and what carers really want for Christmas.

    23 December 2022

  • Day Care Centres close due to staffing issues

    Day Care Centres close due to staffing issues

    Orkney Health and Care has taken the difficult decision to close Older People’s Day Care from 19 December through to 4 January 2023 due to staffing issues.

    This affects two Mainland day care centres – Gilbertson and West Mainland.

    22 December 2022

  • Council festive fundraiser for Kirkwall RNLI

    Council festive fundraiser for Kirkwall RNLI

    Rockin’ Around the Orkney waters just became that bit safer for Kirkwall RNLI crew and seafarers thanks to the generosity of Council staff who raised around £800 through a festive raffle and Christmas jumper day.

    A donation was made to the crew today, Wednesday, on behalf of the Council by the Democratic Services team, who organised this year’s festive fundraiser.

    21 December 2022

  • Stromness pupils “feeling famous” after getting Royal reply!

    Stromness pupils “feeling famous” after getting Royal reply!

    Stromness Primary School pupils who wrote sympathy letters and messages of support to King Charles III after reflecting on the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II – are delighted after receiving a reply from Buckingham Palace.

    The P4/5 class say it’s like “Christmas come early” after the Royal delivery this week.

    20 December 2022

  • Avoid the unwanted gift of food poisoning this Christmas

    Avoid the unwanted gift of food poisoning this Christmas

    It is estimated that there are over one million cases of food poisoning in the UK every year, and without attention to food hygiene, this doesn’t stop during the festive season.

    To save your loved ones from a nasty bout of food poisoning over Christmas, follow these top tips to keep your festive season truly the most wonderful time of the year.

    20 December 2022

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